Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Vancouver City British Columbia
The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a goose belonging to the genus Branta native to North America. It is sometimes called 'Canadian Goose', although that is not considered to be strictly correct according to the American Ornithological Union and the Audubon Society. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first citation for Canada Goose dates back to 1772. In Canada, it is referred to in French as bernache du Canada or in English as Canada Goose. The black head and neck with white "chinstrap" distinguish the Canada Goose from all except the Barnacle Goose, but the latter has a black breast, and grey, rather than brownish, body plumage. This species is native to North America. It breeds in Canada and the northern United States in a variety of habitats. Its nest is usually located in an elevated area near water, sometimes on a beaver lodge. Its eggs are laid in a shallow depression lined with plant material and down. The Great Lakes region maintains a very large population of Canada Geese Canada Geese have reached northern Europe naturally, as has been proved by ringing recoveries. The birds are of at least the subspecies parvipes, and possibly others. Canada Geese are also found naturally on the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Siberia, eastern China, and throughout Japan. Greater Canada Geese have also been introduced in Europe, and have established populations in Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Scandinavia. Semi-tame feral birds are common in parks, and have become a pest in some areas. The geese were first introduced in Britain in the late 17th century as an addition to King James II's waterfowl collection in St. James's Park. Canada Geese were introduced as a game bird into New Zealand and have also become a problem in some areas. The Canada goose is naturally migratory with the wintering range being most of the United States.
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Location: Vancouver City British Columbia Canada North America
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